• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.28-34
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• 2011

Background & Objectives : Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation or irritation of the mucous membranes that line the nose. Common symptoms include sneezing, a stuffy or runny nose, itchy eyes, nose and throat, and watery eyes. We aimed to determine therapeutic effects of Tribulus terrestris by observing changes of total IgE level and the scratching or rubbing around the nose behavior. Materials and Methods : Fifteen BALB/c mice were divided into three groups : AR group(allergic rhinitis elicitated), TT group(which ate herbal medicine) and AH group(which ate antihistamine). Allergic rhinitis was induced in the three groups by intraperitoneal and intranasal sensitization with 0.1% ovalbumin solution. Then Tribulus terrestris was orally administered only to the TT group of 28days, while the AH group was given antihistamine. We observed changes of total IgE level and the scratching or rubbing around the nose behavior. We used Kruskal-Wallis test statistically(p<0.05). Results : 1. Tribulus terrestris showed significantly decreased IgE level on the serum of the rat model. 2. Tribulus terrestris showed significantly decreased scratching or rubbing around the nose behaviors of the rat model. Conclusion : According to the above results, it is considered that Tribulus terrestris has an inhibitory effect on the process of allergic rhinitis and it can be used in relieving symptoms of allergic rhinitis.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.17-22
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• 2008

Rats develop strong resistance to re-infection and super-infection by Clonorchis sinensis. The present study investigated the antibodies present in the sera and bile juice of rats that were primary infected and re-infected with C. sinensis. The serum level of specific IgG antibodies, which were elevated 2 wk of the primary infection, peaked at 4 wk and subsequently remained unchanged even during re-infection. The total IgE level in serum increased slowly from 388 ng / ml to 3,426 ng / ml beginning 2 wk after the primary infection, and remained high up to 8 wk but dropped to a normal level (259 ng / ml) after treatment. In resistant re-infected rats, the serum IgE level increased rapidly and peaked within 1 wk, whereas no increase was observed in immunosuppressed rats. The serum level of specific IgA antibodies was elevated beginning 1 wk after infection, and decreased 4 wk after treatment. The total bile IgA level unchanged during the primary infection but increased in treated and re-infected rats. The elevated levels of serum IgE and bile IgA indicate that these immunoglobulins may be correlated with the development of resistance to re-infection by C. sinensis in rats.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.198-210
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• 2002

Background : Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder under immunological influence. Shinbi-tang and Gamishinbi-tang are herbal decoctions used for treating asthma in traditional herbal medicine. Objective : To evaluate the effects of Shinbi-tang and Gamishinbi-tang on immune cell & serum OA-specific IgE in broncho-alveolar lavage fluid (BALF) in rat asthma model. Material and Methods : Rats were sensitized with ovalbumin (OA); at day 1 sensitized group and Shinbi-tang and Gamishinbi-tang groups were systemically immunized by subcutaneous injection of 1mg OA and 300mg of Al(OH)$_3$ in a total volume of 2ml. At the same time, 1 ml of 0.9% saline containing 6 x 10$^{9}$ B. pertussis bacilli was injected by i.p. 14 days after the systemic immunization, rats received local immunization by inhaling 0.9% saline aerosol containing 2%(wt/vol) OA. A day after local immunization, HAL fluid was collected from the rats. Rats were orally administered with each of Shinbi-tang and Gamishinbi-tang extract for 14 days from the day after local immunization. Lymphocyte, CD4+ T cell CD8+ T cell counts, CD4+/CD8+ ratio in BALF, change of serum OA-specific IgE level, CD4+ T cell CD8+ T cell percentages in the peripheral blood were measured and evaluated. Results : Shinbi-tang and Gamishinbi-tang showed an alleviating effect on asthmatic responses of rats. Shinbi-tang decreased total cell, lymphocyte, CD4+ T cell in BALF, serum OA-specific IgE level as compared with the control group. Gamishinbi-tang decreased total cell, lymphocyte, CD4+ T cell, and CD4+/CD8+ ratio in HALF as compared with the control group. CD4+/CD8+ ratio in HALF from Shinbi-tang group and serum OA-specific IgE level from Gamishinbi-tang group didn't show any significant variation from control group. CD8+ T cell in HALF, CD3+CD4+ T cell and CD3+CD8+ T cell percentages in peripheral blood showed no significant variation among groups. Conclusion : Shinbi-tang and Gamishinbi-tang alleviated asthmatic hypen-eactivity of the rat immune system through CD4+ T cell and serum IgE. Further the study of immune system modulating mechanism is expected.

• 감성과학
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.27-34
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 카모마일, 라벤더, 샌달우드를 혼합한 아로마 혼합오일(CLS)과 면역억제제(FK506)의 아토피 피부염 치료효과를 알아보기 위하여 혈청 중 IgE(Immunoglobulin E)와 IgG1(Immunoglobulin G1)의 수준의 감소효과, 피부 임상지수를 이용한 육안평가 등을 실시하였다. 그 결과 IgE 수준을 낮추는데는 CLS가 더 효과적이었고, IgG1 수준을 감소시키는 데에는 FK506이 더 효과적인 것으로 나타났다. 육안평가 결과를 통하여 아토피 피부염을 가진 마우스에 FK506과 CLS를 도포한 후 2주까지는 아토피 증상을 더 악화시켰으며 4주후부터는 증상완화가 현저하게 나타남을 확인할 수 있었다. 특히 FK506의 효과가 두드러졌는데 이는 IgG1 수준감소와 관련이 있는 것으로 사료되며 이와 관련하여 보다 심도있는 실험 조사가 필요하겠다. 이상의 결과로부터 카모마일 저먼, 라벤더, 샌달우드의 아로마 혼합오일이 아토피 피부염의 개선에 효능이 있음이 인정되었고 이와 같이 장기간 피부에 도포하여 치료하는 경우 CLS가 아토피 치료의 한 방법으로서 가능성이 보임을 확인하였음에 본 연구의 의의가 있다.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.55-65
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• 2004

Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa which is triggered by an allergic reaction. When exposed to certain allergens, the IgE covered mast cells degranulate releasing inflammatory mediators and cytokines which results in a local inflammatory reaction. In many recent studies, molecular biological methods have been used to investigate the role of cytokines in pathogenesis and new therapeutic targets of allergic rhinitis. This experimental study was done to research effects of Sochungryong-tang. We have studied effect of mice on OVA-induced production of IL-4, IL-5, IFN-${\gamma}$ by murine splenocytes and effect of OVA-induced total IgE and OVA-specific IgE. The results were as follows; 1. In IL-4 study, Sochungryong-tang treated group was proved significant inhibitory effect(p〈0.005). 2. In IL-5 study, Sochungryong-tang treated group was proved significant inhibitory effect(p〈0.05). 3. In JFN-${\gamma}$ study, Sochungryong-tang treated group was proved significant inhibitory effect(p〈0.000001). 4. In Total IgE, Sochungryong-tang treated group was proved significant inhibitory effect(p〈0.000001). 5. In OVA-specific IgE, Sochungryong-tang treated group didn't showed significant inhibitory effect. Depending upon above results, it is considered that Sochungryong-tang has the inhibitory effect on the allergic rhinitis of mice and suggested that it could be used in relieving patients of the symptoms which are caused by allergic rhinitis.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.96-103
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• 2008

Objectives : Tongqiao-tang(TQT) has been commonly used for the treatment of common cold, rhinitis etc. Nowadays, TQT becomes one of the most frequently used medicines for allergic rhinitis, but the mechanism of TQT in vivo isn't investigated yet. This study was performed to investigate the effect of TQT on OVA-induced allergic rhinitis mouse model by calculating serum cytokines and IgE. Methods : 8 weeks aged male BALB/c mice were divided into three groups: the normal group, the control group and the medicated group (the TQT group). Each group was consisted of 15 mice. The TQT group was administered TQT extract orally one time a day (1g/kg) from the $1^{st}$ day of experiment till the $26^{th}$ day. The control group and the normal group were administered normal saline by the same method of the TQT group. To induce the allergic rhinitis in the control group and the TQT group, mice of each group were sensitized intraperitoneally with ovalbumin (OVA) solution at the $1^{st}$, the $7^{th}$ and the $14^{th}$ day. After then, intranasal sensitization was performed by dropping 0.1% OVA solution in nasal cavity at the $22^{th}$, the $24^{th}$ and the $26^{th}$ day. At the $27^{th}$ day, the mice were killed and the changes of interferon-${\gamma}$, interleukin-4, interleukin-5, total IgE and OVA-specific IgE were checked. Results : IFN-${\gamma}$ was increased 36% more in the TQT group than that in the control group. IL-4, IL-5, the total IgE and OVA-specific IgE were decreased in the TQT group as compared with the control group and these results were statistically significant. Conclusions : Considering the above experimental results, this study showed that TQT could reduce the allergic reaction in allergic rhinitis. Advanced studies are required to investigate the further mechanisms of TQT.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.140-149
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• 1997

목 적 : 가와사끼병은 주로 5세 이하의 소아에서 많이 볼 수 있는 고열을 주소로 하는 신체내 어느 장기에나 혈관염을 일으키는 질환으로, 원인은 아직 밝혀지지 않았지만 어떤 감염원에 의하거나, 또는 감염균에 의해 생성된 항원에 의한 인체내 면역반응의 이상으로 생긴 자가 면역질환의 하나일 가능성이 제시되고 있어, 이에 저자들은 환아의 혈청내 면역 글로부린중 IgG 아형항체가를 급성기 고열시기에 측정하여 정상치와 비교하여 봄으로써 이 병의 면역학적 변화를 관찰하고, 아울러 진단과 치료에 도움이 되고자 본 연구를 시행하였다. 방 법 : 1995년 1월부터 1996년 12월까지 본원 소아과에 입원한 급성기 고열이 있던 가와 사끼병 환아 35명을 대상으로 혈청을 채취하여 Enzyme Immuno Assay(EIA) 법을 이용하여 총 IgG, IgM, IgA, IgE를 측정하였고, Single Radial Immuno Diffusion(SRID)법을 이용 하여 IgG 아형항체가를 측정하여 연령별 정상치와 비교하여 보았다. 결 과 : 1) 남여 비는 1.5:1.0으로 남아에서 많았다. 2) 총 IgG, IgM, IgA, IgE 는 대부분 연령에 따른 정상치 범위내에있었다. 3) 모든 환아에서 CRP, ESR, C3 등이 증가하는 급성기 염증반응을 볼 수 있었고 백혈구 증다증을 보인 경우가 많았다. 4) IgG 아형항체 중 IgG1, IgG2, IgG3는 연령별 정상치 범위내에 있었으나, IgG4는 모든 환아에서 현저하게 감소되어 있었다. 결 론 : 현재까지 알려진 바로는 원인과 병리기전이 정확히 밝혀지지는 않았지만, 가와사끼병이 감염원에의한 면역 반응의 이상으로 생긴 자가 면역질환의 일종일 가능성이 제시되고 있으므로 낮은 IgG4 치가 면역반응에 영향을 주어 이 병의 이환율과 합병증 발생의 위험성을 높일 수 있다고 생각되나, 각 보고자마다 결과가 서로 달라 좀 더 많은 시간과 예를 모아 연구 할 필요가 있다고 사료된다.

• 생약학회지
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.59-65
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• 2012

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic inflammatory disease of preceding the development of allergic disorders. The incidence of AD is increasing and it causes problems with administrative costs. Therefore, no side effects, easyto- use development of AD treatment is needed. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether PBMCAT, a functional extract from herbal complex was effective to treat the AD mice. AD was induced by patching ovoalbumin on the backside in BALB/ c mouse and then mice were topically treated with PBMCAT. Elidel $cream^{(R)}$ (pimecrolimus, PL) was used as a control. Scratching counts (SC) and clinical skin severity (CSS) were measured, and total serum IgE level was also measured. After inducing AD, SC and CSS were increased. The total serum IgE level was also increased in AD-induced mice. Treatment with PBMCAT significantly decreased SC, CSS, and serum IgE concentration in mice. Especially, treatment of PBMCAT 0.1% in BALB/c mice more effected than PL. These results suggest that the ointment of PBMCAT may enhance the process of AD healing by influencing phase of allergic reacting.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.466-471
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• 2011

Allergic asthma is complex inflammatory airway disorder caused by genetic and environmental factors. Sulfamethoxazole, a sulfonamide, is the cause of drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms syndrome. Parasites infection also related with eosinophilia and allergic diseases. In the present study, we investigated the modulating effects of parasitic derivative and sulfamethoxazole (SMX) on allergic airway inflammation in the ovalbumin (OVA)-induced murine asthma model. Histopathological changes, cytokine secretion, and total and allergen-specific IgE were investigated. BALB/c mice were treated with Ascaris suum extract or SMX for 4 weeks before sensitized and challenged to ovalbumin. Pre-treatment of Ascaris suum extract decreased allergic inflammation in lung tissue and IL-4, total IgE, and OVA-specific IgE levels in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. However, pre-treatment of SMX did not show any effects on allergic airway inflammation. These results indicate that parasitic infection has protective effects on allergic asthma, but the sulfamamides may not relate with allergic asthma.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제19권10호
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• pp.1444-1450
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• 2009

본 연구를 통해 BALB/c 마우스에서 quercetin의 경구투여가 PCL로 유도된 접촉성 피부 알레르기의 예방에 미치는 효과에 대해 알아보았다. Quercetin을 투여 농도에 따라 대조군(0 mg/kg), 저용량군(50 mg/kg), 고용량군(100 mg/kg)으로 나누고 8일에 걸쳐 총 8번 경구투여를 실시한 후 알레르기 유발물질인 PCL을 마우스의 양쪽 귀에 감작시켜 접촉성 피부 알레르기를 유발 시켰다. Quercetin의 투여 농도별 ear swelling 변화를 확인한 결과 quercetin을 투여하지 않은 대조군에 비해 quercetin을 투여한 군의 ear swelling 증가폭이 낮게 나타났고, 100 mg/kg (고용량군)에서 농도 유의적으로 ear swelling의 증가폭이 현저히 낮게 나타났다. Quercetin의 투여 농도에 따른 혈청 내 염증성 매개 물질의 농도 변화를 알아보기 위한 IgE 및 histamine level 측정 결과에서 quercetin을 투여하지 않은 대조군에 비해 quercetin을 투여한 50 mg/kg (저용량군), 100 mg/kg (고용량군)에서 낮은 수준의 IgE, histamine 수치가 나왔다. H&E염색과 Toluidine blue stain을 통한 조직병리학적 검사결과에서 quercetin을 투여한 고용량군의 귀 두께가 대조군에 비해 얇게 관찰되었고, 비만세포의 유무를 알아보기 위한 Toluidine blue stain의 결과 대조군에 비해 고용량군에서 적은 수의 비만세포들이 관찰되었다. 따라서 ear swelling과 IgE, histamine level, 조직병리학적 결과를 종합해 봤을 때 식물성 flavonoid 성분인 quercetin은 접촉성 피부 알레르기의 예방에 상당한 효과가 있다고 판단되며, 부작용이 발생하는 기존의 치료제를 대체할 수 있는 후보 물질로써 중요한 가치가 있다고 사료된다.